Mike Pence

I'm interested in continuing our conversation about the discomfiture I picked up in the mainstream media with one particular element of this debate. It was this discomfort with a law against adultery.

American Vice President

Discomfiture often refers to personal feelings, not noticeable by others.

Private Discomfort

The level of discomfiture can range from slight to profound inner turmoil.

Subtle Intensity

Discomfiture is emotional, not a physical discomfort, though it may lead to physical symptoms.

Non-Physical

This discomfiture refers to something more apparent to others, like a scandal or public incident.

Publicly Perceptible

In academic or professional settings, 'discomfiture' may relate to a setback or complication.

Professional Context

The word can carry a gravity, referring to deep embarrassment or loss of prestige.